Adenoidectomy | Tonsillectomy | Combined Technique

Adenoidectomy techniques

When the adenoids cause obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) or chronic infections, an adenoidectomy may be performed to remove the adenoid tissue. Surgeons generally remove the adenoids using one of the following methods:
  • Curette adenoidectomy
  • Radiofrequency adenoidectomy
  • Power-assisted adenoidectomy
To be most effective and produce the least amount of negative side effects, an adenoidectomy depends upon the precise removal of disease-causing tissue. If too much is removed, other tissue nearby may be damaged and complications can ensue. If too little is removed, the adenoids may regrow and the disease may return.

Curette adenoidectomy
Most adenoidectomies today are performed with a curette. Learn more.

Radiofrequency adenoidectomy
Radiofrequency devices are a hollow, metal, insulated instruments that use heat to remove or shrink soft tissue. Learn more.

Power-assisted adenoidectomy
This technique uses a microdebrider (pronounced "MI-cro-duh-BREE-der"), a powered instrument that has a very small rotating tip. It is designed to remove both hard tissue (bone) and soft tissue. Learn more.

How are they removed?

Adenoidectomy techniques

Tonsillectomy techniques

Combined tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) techniques

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